At Elderwood at Burlington we believe our valued staff and residents deserve leadership that will provide passion, consistency, trust and vision. This is not just any job, it's a calling, and it will end up being the most rewarding career move that you can make.
As we work to build our team - we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. We are seeking to fill our Full-time position.
Elderwood at Burlington Benefits:
- Gas Allowance Stipend
- 8 & 12 Hour shifts across day, evening & overnight opportunities for Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem Statuses.
- Shift Differentials
- Tuition Assistance Program for nursing aspirations
- Ferry Reimbursement
- Robust Employee Referral Bonuses
- 401K Plus EMPLOYER MATCHING
- Free Uniforms
- Full suite of health benefits
Social Worker Position Overview:
- Social Worker team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing social services for residents.
- Experience in a Long Term Care Setting is a must.
Greets and helps acclimate new residents.Assists with development and review of plan of care to meet the long and short range health care goals for individual residents on the assigned nursing unit.
Completes SCREEN form for new admissions to unit and for discharge process if applicable.
Takes an active part in decisions and procedures regarding discharge or transfer of residents to another level of care.
Documents pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures.
Cooperates with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
Provides financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor.
Participates in in-service training programs upon request.
- Assumes a social work caseload of all residents on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures described in Section B of the Social Services Manual.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human rehabilitation counseling, and psychology from an accredited institution; and services/ field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education.
- One year of supervised social work experience in a Long Term Care setting working directly with individuals
- Experience in casework required.
- Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.
- Work experience in the admission or discharge area of social work very desirable.
- Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary.
Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.